WorksheetsCoastal Plains Region Mid- Term
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Away from the coast towards land; about 250 miles.
inland
midland
barrier island
port
An island that stretches in a narrow way and protects the mainland from hurricanes and storms. South Padre is considered one.
mainland
inland
port
barrier island
The main part of the continent.
mainland
port
inland
bayou
A place where ships can dock to load or unload cargo.
port
trading post
bayou
barrier island
A small frontier store.
port
trading post
lignite
inland
A marshy outlet of a bay or slow moving stream.
bayou
barrier island
port
lignite
A type of soft coal.
lignite
bayou
port
inland
The Coastal Plains is divided into _______ sections.
3
4
5
6
Laredo , Texas belongs to the Coastal Plains Region.
true
false
The Coastal Plains is the largest region in Texas.
true
false
The coastline faces what body of water?
The Atlantic Ocean
The Gulf of Mexico
The Pacific Ocean
The Mexican Ocean
Temperature are generally ______ all year long.
hot
cold
warm
cool
This region has mountains and basins.
true
false
The Coastal Plains get the most rain out of the other regions in Texas.
true
false
The Blackland Prairie gets its name from...
the constant rain
its beautiful nights
its dark soil
the dark waters
Which is not a resource of the Blackland Prairie?
grain
cotton
lignite
The Post Oak Belt area has many...
farms.
cattle
ranches
grains
In the Post Oak Belt area, people adapt by ...
using the river.
using resources for energy.
using its dark rich soil.
fishing.
In Piney Woods, what kind of industry is important and provides jobs?
lumber industry
lignite industry
cattle industry
livestock industry
Select all that are correct.
Which are resources found in Piney woods?
cattle
fruit and vegetables
oil
sorghum
Which area has bayous, rivers, streams, and marshes and all rivers empty out into the Gulf of Mexico?
South Texas Plains
Coastal Prairies
Blackland Prairie
Piney Woods
Laredo, Texas belongs to the Coastal Plains region. In which section does Laredo, Texas belong to?
Coastal Prairies
South Texas Pains
Blackland Prairie
Post Oak Belt
Which section of the Coastal Plains is the driest?
South Texas Plains
Post Oak Belt
Blackland Prairie
Piney Woods
Which region has the most cattle ranches including the King Ranch?
Piney Woods
South Texas Plains
Post Oak Belt
Coastal Prairies
How do farmers use water in the South Texas Plains to water their crops?
aquifers
Rio Grande River
rain collection
underground water
Which city was founded in 1841 as a trading post?
Austin
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Where is The Alamo located?
Austin
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Which city is our state capital?
Austin
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Which city has a port for ships to load and unload cargo and is the largest city in Texas?
Austin
San Antonio
Dallas
Houston
Which is a natural landmark in Texas and is a national seashore protected by the government to make sure the plants and animals remain protected?
Padre Island
Port Aransas
The Alamo
Rio Grande River
